Educating Latino boys : an asset-based approach / David Campos.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Campos, David, author.

Series:

Gale eBooks

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Hispanic American boys--Education.

Hispanic American boys.

Hispanic American boys--Social conditions.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xiv, 250 pages)

Place of Publication:

Thousand Oaks, California : Corwin, [2013]

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Largely misunderstood and in many cases underserved, Latino boys often miss out on key academic opportunities for achievement and success in school. Educator David Campos, a champion of higher education for Latino boys, provides proven strategies to promote their achievement.

Contents:

C; Contents; A Few Words Before Starting ; Part I - Framing the Scope and Purpose of the Book ; Chapter 1 - Introduction; Examining the Education of Latino Boys Is Important; Latino Boys Have Assets ; Why Latino Is Used Rather Than Hispanic; Summary; Chapter 2 - Cultural Conflict Between Latino Boys and School; Unfavorable Perceptions of Latino Boys; How Schools Fail to Meet Latino Boys' Need; Boy Behaviors That Do Not Fit With Schools' Expectations; Boys' Biological Tendencies ; Unspoken Tenets That Embody the Boy Code ; Making Sense of Boys in the Classroom ; Summary

""What Can I Do Next?"" Implications for the Classroom; Part II - Circumstances of Contemporary Latino Boys; Chapter 3 - Data Trends Associated With Latino Boys ; Demographic Trends Among Latinos in the United States ; Latinos Are a Rapidly Growing Population ; The Poverty Rate for Latinos Is Vexing ; Many Latinos Speak English and Spanish ; The Dropout Rate Among Latinos Is High ; Latinos Are Underrepresented in College and Among Degree Earners ; The Academic Achievement of Latino Students ; The Significance of Teacher Quality ; Have a Philosophy of Teaching ; Demonstrate Content Knowledge

Know How to Design and Deliver InstructionKnow How to Nourish Students' Mental Health ; Know How to Unite the Family, the School, and Community Assets to Enhance Students' Schooling ; Use Culturally Responsive Practices ; Summary; Chapter 4 - The Cultural Background of Latino Boys ; The Heterogeneity of the Latino Culture; Country of Origin; Length of Time Living in the United States ; Generational Status ; Context of Immigration ; Socioeconomic Status ; Geographic Locale ; English Language Proficiency; Common Latino Cultural Values

Interdependence by Way of Simpatía and Personalismo: Traits as an Expression of Culture Respeto ; Bien Educado ; Familiaismo; Commitment to Education ; Maintaining the Language ; Social Codes of Behavior: Machismo and Marianismo; Summary; ""What Can I Do Next?"" ; Implications for the Classroom; Part III - Social Forces That Affect Latino Boys' School Performance ; Chapter 5 - The Differing Kinds of Capital in the Lives of Latino Boys; The Challenges of Poverty ; Physical Capital ; Human Capital; Cultural Capital ; Social Capital ; Summary

Chapter 6 - The Balancing Act That Latino Boys PerformThe Challenge of Acculturating; The Worry Over Immigration ; Third Culture Kids ; The Immigration Paradox ; The Stress of Learning English ; Summary; ""What Can I Do Next?"" ; Implications for the Classroom ; Part IV - Teachers and Schools Can Enhance Latino Boys' Success ; Chapter 7 - Enhancing Latino Boys' Success at School ; Instructional Practices in the Classroom; Build Strong, Trusting Relationships ; Create a Warm, Supportive Classroom Atmosphere ; Structure Your Lessons for Responsive Learning

Talk to Them About What Is Important

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781452284286

1452284288

9781452279336

1452279330

9781483387819

148338781X

OCLC:

900086967